Brooklyn Athletic Club
About
Brooklyn Athletic Club offers mixed martial arts and boxing training in a well-equipped facility that members consistently praise for its cleanliness, organization, and quality equipment. The gym provides a no-frills, open layout with machines that rarely require waiting, appealing to weightlifters and those who appreciate efficient training spaces. Members can access conditioning classes and general fitness training alongside specialized martial arts instruction.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently describe Brooklyn Athletic Club as the best gym in the area, praising the exceptional staff including Paul, Bravo, Azuka, Taylor, and Jose for being helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. Reviewers highlight the welcoming community atmosphere that makes them feel at home, along with clean, well-organized facilities and quality equipment that rarely requires waiting. Specific compliments include excellent conditioning classes, flexible membership pauses for travel, and staff who patiently explain machines and exercises. While one reviewer noted some areas for improvement, the overwhelming sentiment is extremely positive, with many calling it their favorite gym in New York after years of membership.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
AJ Goldstein
3 months ago
The best gym, equipment, and community in NYC. Have been going here for 18 months and still look forward to it each day. Paul, Bravo, Azuka, Taylor, Gavin, Matt, and the rest of the staff are all extremely helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable.
Gracia A
2 months ago
In my opinion, the best gym in the entire area—clean and well organized. But the best part of all is the staff who work there; they make you feel right at home. 5 stars for Jose, always willing to help by explaining the machines and exercises. A perfect 10. Congratulations, guys ❤️
Emma Benninghoff
3 months ago
I went a few conditioning classes at Brooklyn Athletic Club and have been so impressed every time! Paul is amazing and the staff is so welcoming, kind, and professional / knowledgeable.
Kyle Goodrich
a year ago
I’ve been a member at Brooklyn Athletic Club for the past year and it’s been the best gym I’ve had since living in New York for the past 7 years. If you’re a weightlifter that appreciates no frills, good machines, and an open gym which is rarely busy enough that you need to wait for anything, Brooklyn athletic club is for you! The staff over the past year have also been extremely friendly, allowing for easy pauses of your membership for months you’re traveling outside of New York. I would highly recommend BAC!
Annalise Blake
3 months ago
I am a member for a long time, and think it is one of the best in the area. Still, some things can get better, but overall - it is clean, maintained, and everybody here is nice.
Contact
8 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Paul Kostas
Director
Tommy "Bravo" Roughan
Head Coach
Andrea Tielemans
Trainer
Azuka Utti
Trainer
Chanice Taylor
Trainer
Dr. Katie Kernoschak, PT, DPT
Trainer/Physical Therapist
PT, DPT
Steven Wills
Trainer
Zack Lawrence
Trainer/Marketing & Social Media Manager